HESS
ROBERT V., on Dec. 24, 2013. Husband of Patricia (Tish) Garmer Hess. Father of Christi L. Hess and Brittany A. Hess; son of Barbara Ann Neumeister Hess; brother of Lynda Hess and Steve Hess. He is also survived by many loving family members. The family will receive friends in the LEMMON FUNERAL HOME OF DULANEY VALLEY INC. 10 W. Padonia Road (at York Road) Timonium, MD 21093 on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2-4 P.M. and on Monday, Jan. 6, 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 10 A.M. in St. Joseph Church, 101 Church Lane, Cockeysville, MD 21030. Int. will follow, 11:30 A.M. at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Garrison Forest. Expressions of sympathy may be directed in Rob's memory to Project HOME.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Dec. 29, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for ROBERT HESS

55 Entries

Mary Gertrudes

January 10, 2014

Tish and family, I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your husband I know what you must be going through for it was only last year I lost my Bert. I don't know if you remember me but I use to clean for your mom for many years. You all have had so much to deal with. I miss your mom so much. My prayers are with you and your entire family.

Mary Gertrudes

January 6, 2014

Dear Tish and Family, I was very fortunate to be Rob's Assistant whe he was at DHS. He was a great Commissioner and I'll never forget him. Please accept my sincere condolences. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Nicole Pierre-Louis

Steve Baron

January 5, 2014

Tish and family, I remember Rob fondly from his days in Baltimore. He was a leader much admired and someone who inspired me. My best to your family.

Tom Hedderman

January 3, 2014

Please except my condolences on the loss of your husband and father. He was a compassionate and outstanding civil servant and man.

Tom Hedderman
Director of Food and Nutrition Policy
New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance

Lynette McDonald

January 2, 2014

Dear Trish and Family:
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy. My prayers go out to you all. Mr. Hess was not only our Commissioner at Department of Homeless Services, he was your friend as well. He always had a warm smile and caring heart. He cared about his staff and would never hesitate to stop and give a listening ear. He is one of the "Last Mohecans".

Regina Smith

January 2, 2014

So very sad to hear of your loss... God bless you Tish.. and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers... TC '73

Eileen Donnelly

January 2, 2014

Dear Trish and family, I fondly remember working for Rob as his secretary for a few years. He worked so hard that he ran from one point to the other and cared so deeply about his untiring dedication to the homeless. My heartfelt prayers go out to to you and the family. I am certain that God has a very special placed prepared for this servant who was truly an angel to many. God bless. Sincerely, Eileen Donnelly

Pauline Miller

January 2, 2014

So, sorry to hear this, please except my condolences for you loss. I worked with Mr. Hess at Department of Homeless Services and always admired his drive and work ethics. He was a good leader.

Irwin Johnson

January 2, 2014

I just started working for Mr. Hess at housing solutions on Dec 7 2013. I joined the company to build on Mr. Hess legacy in housing. I did not meet Mr. Hess in person, but his presence is felt at the company with all the great work has done to move housing forward. Thanks for your leadership you will be missed. Irwin L. Johnson Housing Specialist

Tracy Benjamin

January 2, 2014

Thoughts and Prayers

Sallie and Bill DePaola

January 2, 2014

Tish, So sorry to hear of Rob's passing. He was a good man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Christi and Brittany.

Gail Baumlein

January 2, 2014

Tish,
My heart goes out to you and your family at this sad loss. Keeping you in my prayers.

Mary Ann (Wenz)Del Gemio

January 1, 2014

I was shocked and very sad to hear of Rob's passing. He was a good friend at Towson Catholic and it was great getting reaquainted at our last reunion. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.

John McGah

January 1, 2014

My sympathies to all close to, or inspired by, Robert Hess. I knew him as open minded and very generous. A great loss. All best wishes at this sad time.

Kathleen Guinan

January 1, 2014

I am so saddened to hear of your loss ... Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers ... Rob's optimism and vision of the future for all families was and is inspiring .... With much deep sympathy .. Kathleen Guinan

Joan Frey

January 1, 2014

Sincere condolences to Robert's family, friends, and associates. May his life's work to help others live on in his memory.

Antoinette Triplett

December 31, 2013

To the family of Robert Hess, I am truly saddened to learn of his passing. His work in Philadelphia and New York City has inspired our work in St. Louis. May God bless you all.

Martha Marshall

December 31, 2013

After knowing Rob the word 'beautiful" took on a whole new meaning. When Rob said "beautiful" he expressed his appreciation for life and his fortitude to move beyond setbacks and embrace the positive possibilities of any situation. He changed the meaning of the word for me and I am grateful to have known someone whose life added so much beauty to the world. My sincere sympathy to his family,

Michele @ DHS

December 31, 2013

"Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted." Matthew 5

With sincerest sympathy for your loss, Mr. Hess was one of the good guys. May God comfort the entire family at this time and always.

Charles E. Brown

December 30, 2013

My heartfelt condolence and sympathy to the Hess family and relatives. As my former Commissioner here at DHS, Mr. Hess was a wonderful person at the right time for this agency and city. He was well versed and respected in his knowledge of the homeless situation. May the memory of his life live on in each us. Blessings to the family.

Lendel Adams

December 30, 2013

My condolence to the Hess family. Behold , God is your helper ; He will guide you and family .

Lendel Adams

Tomme Lloyd

December 30, 2013

To Mr. Robert Hess I Salute you from one vet to another, and to the family may god bless you. Tommie Lloyd ( Bronx N.Y.)

Peter Rivera

December 30, 2013

My condolences to the Hess family. Rob was a good man with a great heart. May he rest in peace and may his legacy of helping the less fortunate endure.

Joseph Garcia

December 30, 2013

A truly caring and hard working man a great leader who lead us and guided us with care and compassion. He is one of the greatest Bosses I ever had . I will truly miss his human touch to all those he came in touch with. He was an example to all when it came to spiritual values that was reflected in his tireless approach to all he endeavored. Always in my thoughts, May God Bless and keep you with him, You have earned it.

Nancy Ortiz

December 30, 2013

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

December 30, 2013

I am very sorry for your loss. Please except my condolences. Losing a loved one in death is very difficult but relying on the almighty God will help you get through it. Draw comfort from God's Word the Bible. And throw your burdens on God through prayer.

December 29, 2013

I am so sorry for the family loss. I will keep the family in my prayers. May you draw close to god at this time.

Debbie DiPino-Ciattei

December 29, 2013

We were so sorry to hear of Rob's passing. May the love and support of family and friends bring you comfort and may the memories you cherish keep his spirit always in your hearts. I was blessed to share years with Rob at Towson Catholic, and Joe playing sports against him at Loyola, always maintaining their friendship. We know that the world is a much brighter place because of the loving work he did to aid all those in need. May he rest in peace, and may we all follow his unselfish example of caring for our fellow man to carry on his legacy.

With Deepest Sympathy,
Joe and Debbie (DiPino) Ciattei, Sr. (TC Class of 1974, Loyola Class of 1974)

Anne Byrne Prentice

December 29, 2013

I read with pride and sadness that the young man I knew during those special years at Towson Catholic High grew up to become a loving husband and father, and gave back to those in need. He helped to make the world a lighter highway for the lost and weary travelers his guy Elton sang about. My thoughts and prayers to Tish and your family,

Steven Lee

December 29, 2013

Our sympathy to your family.you lived a thoughtful, giving, and very unselfish life. An example for all of us. Although we never met, we are awed and inspired by your concern and commitment to those around us that really struggle. Rip.

VERNON BOWDEN

December 28, 2013

GOD ANGLES WILL BE LOOKING OVER MR HESS FAMILY HE WAS A AWSOME MAN HE WILL BE MISSED SINCERLY VERNON BOWDEN DHS FAMILY

Shari Harris-Underhill

December 28, 2013

With deepest sympathy I am sorry to hear of Rob's passing. May God send angels to give you comfort during your time. I had the honor of working with your Husband/Dad at Center for Poverty Solutions. The work he did in Baltimore will not be forgotten. I can remember many of days in Annapolis during our political rally's fighting for what is right to do for the homeless. May his spirit live on to continue the fight to end homeless and give strength to those who will continue to carry the torch of his work.

INFINITI FAMILY RESIDENCE

December 28, 2013

OUR HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY ON HIS PASSING. WE WERE A PROVIDER THAT WORKED UNDER HIS LEADERSHIP AS COMMISSIONER AT DHS. MY YOU REST IN PEACE! INFINITI FAMILY RESIDENCE STAFF.

Tim and Monica Marx

December 28, 2013

Dear Tish, Christi and Brittany,

We are so shocked and saddened to hear of Rob's death. Many of our fondest memories of New York are from your and Rob's hospitality and friendship. From the first time I met Rob through his work in Philadelphia,I was impressed by his continuing ability and need to relate to "our neighbors and friends on the streets." Rob was a leader with a heart and a good man. We will keep him and your entire family in our thoughts and prayers, and wish you well in the difficult process of saying goodbye.

Harold Silas

December 27, 2013

I always found Mr. Robert Hess to be a true professional committed to the work with an impeccable sense of humor. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Gina Rosich

December 27, 2013

On behalf of the clients and staff of George Daly House, please accept our condolences. He was truly committed to helping the homeless. I feel for your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you.

MOHAMMED Y

December 27, 2013

Please accept my sympathy, Hess was a good man

Myra Salmond

December 27, 2013

I worked under the leadership of Mr. Hess and he was always so kind. My heartfelt condolences to his family. May he rest in peace. Sincerly, M. Salmond

December 27, 2013

I am sorry for your loss, Rob was respected and loved by many at DHS. We will miss him, he was very dedicated in working with the homeless. Sincerely, Pam Glover

Sylvia Williams

December 27, 2013

I extend my sincerest condolences to the Hess family; he was one of our better Commissioners here at the Department of Homeless Services. My prayers are with you all.

Theresa Young

December 27, 2013

Tish, Brittany and Christi,
Even though I only had the honor of knowing Rob for a short time, I will remember his kindness, intelligence and wonderful sense of humor. Steve adores his brother and has told me so many stories about times they spent together.
Love you,
Theresa

Joanne Mold

December 27, 2013

Dear Tish and Family:

We were shocked and saddened to hear about Rob's passing. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your girls as you make your way through this difficult period. May God be with you and may the wonderful memories you shared with Rob over the years, help to bring you comfort and peace. What a wonderful legacy he leaves behind with knowing how many lives he touched and how much joy he brought. May his legacy also bring you comfort. Bill and Joanne Mold

Mary Scott McTeague

December 27, 2013

Dear Tish- I am so sorry to hear about Rob. It sounds as though he fought the good fight and God called him home, I will continue to put him in the prayer book at St. Margaret's here in Bel Air.

December 27, 2013

My prayers to the Hess family and friends. Rob was a dear colleague and friend who will be missed.

Jackie Gaines (NC, former CEO Health Care for the Homeless, Baltimore)

Lesa Fischer

December 27, 2013

I'm so sorry for your loss. I am keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers. May your memories help bring you comfort as you grieve.

December 27, 2013

Dear Tish,

I am truly saddened by your loss. You provided extraordinary care and support to Rob during his illness. You have my sincere sympathy. Janice Brewington

December 27, 2013

Tish- we are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.

Anne & George Garrett

Lynda Hess

December 27, 2013

I can't tell you how much I love and will miss my brother. I am so grateful for Tish and his daughters loving and taking such good care of him over the years, especially this most trying last year. My gratitude is boundless..

Jane Giffen

December 26, 2013

I'm so sorry for your loss. Towson Catholic may have closed, but the ties that bound our small school will forever be held close to heart.

Diane Glauber

December 26, 2013

Rob - you were such a great role model. I am at a loss for words. With love to his wife and daughters, whom he cherished.

Deborah Lupo

December 26, 2013

Deepest sympathy, thoughts. hugs and prayers to Tish & her family for the passing of such a great person.

Deborah Lupo/Schaefer

Janet Libertini

December 26, 2013

Rob was a remarkable and loving man. Rob will be missed by all that know him. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family. With love, Janet and Mark Libertini

December 26, 2013

So sorry to hear of Rob's passing. My deepest sympathy to Tish and all of the family.
Sarah Butcher

Tim O'Connell

December 26, 2013

I was very fortunate to meet Robert twice. Genuine nice guy with a great family. Just reading all of his accomplishments and work he has done helping others is impressive and it seems the has passed it on to his daughters. My thoughts and prayers to his family and may Robert rest in peace.

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